Chapter 50

After searching high and low, they couldn't find a satisfactory restaurant, so the group ended up eating at KFC, which was still relatively expensive at the time. Zheng Wen directly ordered a value meal, and Guo Yu followed suit, adding a pair of grilled wings, egg tarts, and other snacks.

It was Liu Meng's turn. He waved his hand grandly and said to the server, "Two value meals, a family bucket...," then asked, "How much is that? Is it two hundred yet?"

"Sir, the total is 196 yuan, just four yuan short. We can give you change," the server replied politely.

"Let's just add a spicy burger. No need for change. Do we need change, boss?"

A black line appeared on Deng Jinyue's forehead as he punched Liu Meng and chuckled, "I told you to make it two hundred, and you really did. You're so stubborn."

Liu Meng spread his hands in a show of formality and laughed, "Boss, you made it sound so real. I couldn't tell. It's all your fault for being such a good actor, really, you're great." He gave a thumbs up.

Deng Jinyue didn't really care about the money; he was just joking around with his friends. He grumbled, "Ordering so much, can you finish it all?"

"We can always take it to go. I'll bring some to Dong Dong. Boss is treating us today, spreading the light of Buddha, even to Dong Dong."

The two of them carried a bucket, two meals, and two takeout boxes. When they found Guo Yu and Zheng Wen, they couldn't even fit everything on one table.

Deng Jinyue felt quite pleased, thinking, "Northeastern tycoons, can anyone compare to me?"

Guo Yu was not happy. "How can I lose in terms of presence? I'm the class monitor, after all. I'll definitely outperform them in the upcoming midterm exams."

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When Liu Meng brought the takeout KFC to Dong Dong, Dong Dong was deeply moved. He hugged Liu Meng tightly and said excitedly, "Meng, you're the best. I'll be yours tonight."

Liu Meng knew he was joking but still struggled, shouting, "Don't get the wrong person excited. It's the boss who's treating us."

Dong Dong immediately let go and opened his arms to the boss.

After a bit of laughter, Liu Meng tidied up and prepared to leave, saying, "I won't be back tonight. You guys have fun."

The boss threw a slipper at the door and laughed, "Go have fun, you pervert."

Liu Meng didn't delay and took a taxi to Huang Sheng's small workshop.

The circuit board was already made. By writing a program and burning it into the microcontroller, he could establish a connection between the remote control and the circuit board on the small plane. The microcontroller used a PIC with a CPLD, which is a complex programmable logic device that can compile internal hardware circuits, making it easy to communicate and develop fault tolerance, which is crucial for the plane's maneuverability.

The PIC has a complete permanent magnet synchronous motor drive program, requiring only minor modifications.

In the past, when practicing circuit board development, Liu Meng had bought several demo boards, learning the layout of each hardware circuit and various program compilations. He was proficient with PIC, DSP, CPLD, FPGA, and programming languages like assembly, C, C++, Java, and VHDL.

It took him two hours to optimize and perfect the internal program. After testing, he could control the circuit board and the connected motor flexibly with the remote control. Liu Meng was quite satisfied with the work he had done in a day and a night.

Huang Sheng appeared from somewhere and said warmly, "Brother Liu, I've seen many capable people over the years, but a young man as diligent and focused as you is rare. I can tell you're not just a small fish; you're destined to soar and become a dragon."

As he spoke, his face was full of smiles, but in his heart, he was thinking, "I need to find a way to keep this guy working for me long-term. It would be a waste to let such a capable and cheap labor force go. If I don't take advantage of this, my ancestors won't forgive me."

Liu Meng was also happy and replied with a smile, "Brother Huang, you came at the right time. I've basically finished my part. Should we test fly it first? The second payment is also due. To be honest, I'm a bit short on money lately."

Huang Sheng put his arm around Liu Meng's shoulder and laughed, "Brother, you're really efficient. I haven't prepared the money yet, no rush. It's dinner time, let's eat and drink first, then get a massage."

A strong smell of old cigarettes wafted from Huang Sheng's mouth, making Liu Meng wrinkle his nose.

When Huang Sheng led Liu Meng out, the sexy secretary, Xiu Na, was standing outside the door, smiling seductively, "Boss Huang, the food is ready, and the wine is open."

Huang Sheng laughed heartily and nodded in satisfaction, leading Liu Meng to the office to eat and drink. He gave Xiu Na a meaningful look, and she nodded in understanding.

The two of them entered Huang Sheng's office, and Huang Sheng closed the door, starting to urge Liu Meng to drink. Liu Meng had to eat and drink, always wearing a faint smile.

Xiu Na brought Huang Zong to the lab and said in a soft voice, "Your uncle wants you to handle the technology, but all you do is eat, drink, and gamble. You graduated from a college, yet you're so useless..."

Huang Zong laughed and suddenly hugged Xiu Na from behind, pressing his body tightly against hers and breathing into her ear, "How am I useless? I take good care of you, this little fox..."

Xiu Na elbowed him and struggled out of his embrace, scolding, "Pervert, your uncle is still in the office. What's the rush? Get to work. You know about electronic product development, right? Check if Liu Meng has finished and if we can get rid of him."

Huang Zong understood his uncle's temper. He could take some liberties as long as he wasn't caught. If he didn't complete what his uncle asked, he could be fired immediately. He stopped fooling around and focused on checking the computer files.

He looked at the circuit board in Protel, then at the code in Quartus and Microchip, feeling his head spin. He shook his head and cursed, "This guy's work is too complex. I can't understand it at my level."

Xiu Na stomped her foot in frustration, glared at him, and scolded, "You always brag, but when it comes to the real deal, you fail. Last time, you stole the car project from Old Wang. Why can't you do it this time? I think you've been drinking and gambling too much."

Huang Zong puffed out his chest and defended himself, "Old Wang's project and this guy's are worlds apart. One is a QQ, the other an Audi. They look similar from afar, but up close, they're very different. Some of the code is only generated, with no source code, and some parts are sealed and packed, leaving only interfaces. There are too many interrupt jumps. I might not figure it out in half a year. Maybe I should ask my classmate to check it out; he's a tech expert."

Xiu Na twisted her slender waist and puffed out her chest, mocking, "Is he any better than you?"

Huang Zong was a bit embarrassed and said, "This guy is really skilled. He's a tech manager at a big foreign company. I don't know if he'll come, though."

"You idiot, your uncle wanted to save money. If we hire someone else, they might ask for more than Liu Meng. I think we should just pay him. Keeping you around is useless."

Huang Zong felt humiliated. He was indeed not up to the task and tried to defend himself, "Even a top graduate from Ice City University would need ten to fifteen days to understand this. It's not that I can't do it; it's just too complex."

"Alright, let's go. Liu Meng will be back soon." Huang Zong tried to get close to Xiu Na, but she stopped him with a fierce look, and he didn't dare to approach.

Xiu Na inwardly scoffed, feeling disdain for the useless uncle and nephew. Following them would lead to no future. She needed to think of a new way out.

While they were eating, Huang Sheng went out to take a call and rushed back to the office, then quickly entered Xiu Na's room. Xiu Na and Huang Zong were already there. Huang Sheng asked urgently, "How is it?"

Xiu Na looked at him sideways, showing disdain.

Huang Zong was a bit embarrassed and said, "Sorry, Uncle, this guy has some encrypted and packed parts. We can't figure it out."

Huang Sheng kicked Huang Zong hard, and he dared not dodge, crying out in pain. Huang Sheng decided, "Xiu Na, go get 23,000 yuan in cash. The bank is closed, so use the ATM multiple times. Bring it back quickly."

Huang Sheng thought, "If we can't avoid paying, we might as well do it generously to win his trust."

"Uncle, you're really giving him a good deal. Let me find a classmate; he'll definitely figure it out."

Huang Zong was cut off by Huang Sheng, who raised his hand to slap him, forcing him to dodge.

Huang Sheng's face turned grim, and he said fiercely, "This guy isn't a fool. He's still young and naive, but he's not as easy to fool as you think."

After giving the instructions, Huang Sheng returned to the office, laughing, "Sorry, brother, a client's urgent call. Now that it's handled, let's continue. I'll drink with you, brother."

Liu Meng smiled inwardly. Dealing with such a cunning old fox, he couldn't be too careful. If he couldn't get the next payment, the developed circuit boards and programmed code would become scrap. If they produced a batch, Huang Sheng would be the one to suffer.

"Brother, another drink. I've already sent Xiu Na to get the money. You can focus on development. I won't let you down. If you have any good ideas in the future, don't forget me. I felt a connection with you from the first time I met you. Cheers." Huang Sheng patted his chest and raised his glass.

Hearing this, Liu Meng felt relieved. With over 20,000 yuan, he could do a lot. At least he could escape the life of a struggling student.

Becoming a successful novelist would be no problem.

He raised his glass and drank it down happily.

Huang Sheng immediately stood up and refilled his glass.

After the meal, Xiu Na returned with the money, and Huang Sheng generously handed it to Liu Meng. Liu Meng took the bag of cash, feeling a mix of emotions. Despite his hard work over the years, he had never had so much money on him.

Huang Sheng insisted on sending Liu Meng back to school. Liu Meng, feeling good after receiving the money, didn't refuse.

At the school, he hummed a happy tune as he walked back to the dorm. Having money felt great... 3300 words, please recommend and support.